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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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